>> Sunday, October 26, 2014

All of my handmade books, binding classes, and art events come together in one place. I've also moved this blog to the new site, so I hope you'll follow along at the new blog, as I have a lot to share.

On the new site, information is much easier to find. Bookbinding classes, for example, have become a big part of my work in Nashville, so I now have a page that gathers all upcoming classes in one place.

In addition to an expanded portfolio and the new blog, I have one all-new section on the site: A page dedicated to showing all of the amazing ways that handmade books can be put to use in daily life, and for special occasions. Get inspired at www.linenlaidfelt.com/inspiration.

Over time, I'll share more examples there of what I like to describe as "books in action." In fact, if you have a photo of a handmade journal, sketchbook, photo album that you use, please share it via email at linenlaidfelt [at] gmail [dot] com, or on social media with the ever-growing hashtag #myusedbook.

Katie Gonzalez

I'm a cardigan-wearing bookbinder living and working in Nashville, Tennessee with my husband and my dog. I studied the art of bookmaking in Cortona, Italy during the summer of 2006. My work channels traditional techniques into bright, contemporary books that emphasize textures, colors, and patterns. Archival materials make these books — whether journals, photo albums, guest books, or sculptural expressions — into long-lasting works of art. I want to share my works in progress and the photography, sewing, printmaking, and other arts that inspire me.